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03-03-2007, 11:07 AM
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New Build Turn on problems
Right this is my first build. I turn the computer on it powers up for 3 seconds then turns it's self off, I understand that this could be anything but does anyone have any ideas? :'(
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03-03-2007, 11:23 AM
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Are you sure the wires from the case are plugged in the correct slot? You could try taking all the wires off and use a screwdriver to jump the power switch and see if that does the trick.
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03-03-2007, 11:25 AM
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Please provide full system specifications. Follow the steps in this thread to troubleshoot - let us know the result
http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=132409 FK
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03-03-2007, 11:40 AM
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I've tried different combinations and the PC does start up, so does the hard drive and the CD/DVD drive and the fans/heat sink starts as well. But then it shuts down again within a few seconds.
Full system information: case: Jeantech butterfly v2 Motherboard: Asrock 775i945G2 socket 775 CPU: Intel core 2 duo e6300 retail PSU: akasa 400w paxpower ATX2.2 PSU Hard drive: 250GB western digital - WD25000JS CD/DVD Drive: NEc AD-7170A-0B 18x DVDRW Dl Black Graphics card: powercolor radeon x550 128mb PCI-E RAM: 1GB oC6400 Ariunet DDR2 800 SDRAM |
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03-03-2007, 01:26 PM
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Right I did what it said and took it all out and built it up again outside the case and jump started it but with no luck.
So i'm guessing it is a faulty part... any idea how I can tell which part? |
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03-03-2007, 01:31 PM
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Are you positive you have the heatsink properly installed? The 4 posts must be completely snapped into the board before they are locked.
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03-03-2007, 01:33 PM
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In those three seconds, do you get a display?
Last edited by freakitchen; 03-03-2007 at 01:36 PM. |
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03-03-2007, 02:41 PM
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Yep it's fixed down properly and I don't get a display at all.
When checking if it was fixed down ok I found that a blue substance had formed between the heat sink and the CPU is this supposed to happen? |
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03-03-2007, 03:48 PM
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The blue stuff may be a protective plastic film covering the thermal pad. Pull the heatsink off, and see if the blue stuff is plastic. There should be a square gray patch in the middle off the heatsink.
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03-03-2007, 03:54 PM
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It seems like soft blue tac
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03-04-2007, 06:21 AM
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Did you remove any thin film before putting the heatsink/fan in place? If not the film may have melted and you are not getting the benefit of the thermal paste. If you cannot remove the film, then carfully remove all the paste and reapply new.
Last edited by moodyblues100; 03-04-2007 at 06:22 AM. Reason: typo |
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